Sermons on Encouraging Saints:

Redeeming Time

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 30, 2021

A message about the importance of making the best of the time we have.

Redeeming Time (Speak to Yourself) Theme: Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Ephesians 5:15-21 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Pilgrim’s Way

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why, O God, Why!

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 31, 2021

Sometimes it seems God is so far away from us. His silence picks our conscience and in despair we cry: Why, O God, Why.

TEXT: PSALMS 22:1, 42:5 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? ... Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 35. The Reclamation Of Straying Christians (James 5:19-20) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

It's always an anxious moment, especially for families and friends, when someone is reported missing in the wilderness.

Lesson Text: James 5:19-20 (NKJV) 19Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save [l]a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. INTRODUCTION It's always an anxious moment, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Never Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2022

This is the 107th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 9th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#107] DON’T QUIT- NEVER LOSE HEART 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Introduction: Life is difficult. We all experience many days that we just want to give up- Maybe it is your health or a relationship that you are in; but it causes you to lose heart. I am here to tell you, (just as Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Disgusted With Discouragement!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 6, 2022

David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. Sometimes we have to do the same.

Disgusted With Discouragement! I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Fannie Lou Hamer was a leader of the Freedom Democratic party during the Jim Crow era. She and her family had endured the horrors and difficulties of living in the South while black in that time. Mrs. Hamer was born October 6, 1917, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personal Appearance Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2022

Spending time with Jesus everyday gives us the spiritual energy to face anything our day may throw at us.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Text: Lk. 24:35-49 Introduction 1. Illustration: It has been my great pleasure over the years to meet many of my heroes. I’ve met some famous preachers like Jim Cymbala and Alistar Begg. But my favorite of course was meeting my guitar hero Phil Keaggy. His band the Glass Harp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Methodist

Spur To Action (Goad) Motivation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2022

We need to understand what spurs are to a cowboy. How about what a goad is to a farmer? Will we be God's little headshrinkers or will we purposefully encourage others. Someone needs you today.

SPUR TO ACTION (MOTIVATION) (GOAD) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a set of spurs. I hook to a pair of boots. We discuss what IS THE FUNCTION OF spurs. You can get toy spurs or real spurs at farm store. If this is unavailable you can just talk about them. You also could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Romans 15:2, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experience The Beauty Of Redemption Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 23, 2022

The Chief of Sinners asks for the failed missionary to come and see him - both of them redeemed by the love of Jesus.

Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners The Beauty of Redemption Introduction The Chief of Sinners understands redemption both personally in Christ and in his relationships with other believers. Acts 15:37-40 offers an interesting account of the missionaries Paul and Barnabas planning their next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:37-40, 2 Timothy 4:11, Acts 28:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Not Troubled

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 27, 2022

A word of encouragement even times like these.

Be Not Troubled John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Joyful Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James wrote to believers facing tough times. Their troubles ranged from personal trials to disabling doubts, from persecution for following Christ to the lure of respectability in their community and the dangers of spiritual pride.

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 1.A.2. Lesson Title: Be joyful LESSON 1.A.2. – BE JOYFUL TEXT – James 1:2 (KJV) My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

"good News For God's People!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 2, 2022

The pandemic has made the past several months very difficult. To be sure, we all need to be encouraged and strengthened.

Here we look at three things that will strengthen and encourage us. 1. Notice that we have a PRECIOUS new birth. v3 2. Notice that we have a PERMANENT new home. v4 3. Notice that we have a POWERFUL new security. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

"On Your Way To The End Zone!” Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

Intro: 1.Larry lived and breathed golf. As a teenager he was ranked in the top 16 teen golfers in the nation. In his senior year he was in car accident and his left arm was amputated just below the elbow. He would be fitted with a prosthetic hand, with some practice he got his swing back, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Elevators: Which Button Are You Pushing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2022

We have an imperative command to edify and encourage. Spiritual life can be like an elevator... your choice will select the up button or the down. Your words, your attitudes, you daily choice will determine what floor you will get off.

WHICH BUTTON ARE YOU PUSHING? ELEVATORS… LIFT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Your mind is kind of like a computer… You select the program that is running. We can select negative attitudes and thought patterns. YOU CAN SAVE? YOU CAN DELETE… YOUR HARVEST IS UP TO YOUR DAILY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Exodus 17:12, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God